Head of People & Talent Acquisition

About Factory 54:

Factory 54 is a global fashion and lifestyle group, headquartered in Tel Aviv and Amsterdam, with extensive operations across Israel and Europe. The group employs approximately 2,000 people across a wide range of functions. Nearly all core operations are handled in-house, with the company headquarters hosting around 450 employees in areas including Technology, Development, R&D, Digital, HR, E-commerce, Trade, Production, Logistics, Finance, Marketing, Content, PR, and Store Construction.

The headquarters also includes a highly advanced technology team of over 30 developers, driving innovation, smart retail solutions, and advanced e-commerce platforms.

Factory 54 operates as a leading luxury fashion and lifestyle retailer, part of the Irani Group, importing, marketing, and managing over 150 fashion, footwear, accessories, and beauty brands for men and women, including world-class luxury and international designer labels.

Operations include a nationwide network of flagship stores, an online e-commerce platform, premium customer experience management, global collaborations, and seasonal collection launches, establishing the group as one of the key players in Israel’s luxury fashion market. In addition, the group also operates a nationwide chain of cafés.

In recent years, the organization has experienced rapid growth, even tripling its operations. The work environment is young, vibrant, and dynamic, with an innovative organizational culture where fashion, technology, and business intersect- including for headquarters roles outside the core fashion floor. The group is also behind major events, unique collaborations, and community initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the HR department with a focus on People Strategy, Growth, and Organizational Effectiveness

• Full responsibility for the Employee Lifecycle: Recruitment, Onboarding, Development, Retention, Promotion, and Offboarding

• Support, advise, and empower managers across all organizational levels (Coaching, People Management, Decision Support)

• Design, implement, and embed HR policies, processes, and procedures in a multi-departmental, multi-site environment

• Oversee Labor Law compliance: employment agreements, terms updates, hearings, offboarding, and regular coordination with legal advisors

• Develop and manage Performance Management processes, including employee feedback, appraisal, and development

• Build and lead Employee Experience & Engagement initiatives, including wellness, organizational culture, holidays, events, and cross-company programs

• Collaborate closely with senior management and partner in organizational decision-making processes

• Manage multiple HR projects simultaneously in a dynamic and growing environment

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of HR management experience in medium to large organizations

• Experience working in a dynamic, fast-growing, multi-interface environment is a significant advantage

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Sociology, Behavioral Sciences, or a relevant field

• Strong knowledge of labor law and practical application of regulations

• Proven experience in leading Recruitment, Retention, Performance & Development processes

• Ability to think strategically while being highly hands-on

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with senior management

• Strong decision-making, conflict management, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

• Familiarity with AI and HR technology tools – a significant advantage

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken at a high professional level